Whether you're running table service, a quick-service counter, or both - we'll find the payment terminal that fits how your restaurant actually works.
Dojo
Compact, Andoid 7 Payment-only device with a 5-inch touchscreen. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4G connectivity - ideal when payments need to be taken away from the counter. Configurable for integration and to take over-the-phone payments too
Shift4
Portable/countertop Android 10 terminal with 5.7-inch touchscreen and Payment & POS functionality. Built-in thermal printer along with Wi-Fi & 4g connectivity. Latest model from Pax includes on-screen merchant branding, intuitive over-the-phone payment flow, on-board POS features, as well as being configurable for full Shift4 POS integration (Dine & Delivery)
Every restaurant works differently. A fine-dining spot with full table service has completely different payment needs to a busy lunch counter or a takeaway with delivery drivers. That’s why a one-size-fits-all card machine recommendation doesn’t work.
We’ll assess your operation, observe how your front-of-house operates, and recommend a payment terminal that fits your actual workflow - not one that forces you to change it.
For restaurants running table service, a portable payment terminal is essential. Many of suggested card machines support tableside payments with contactless, chip and PIN, and on-screen tipping. Your staff can process payments at the table in seconds, improving the customer experience and speeding up table turns.
If most of your payments happen at a fixed till point, a countertop terminal might be worth considering as a second, static payment terminal.
Yes. The payment terminals we supply support on-screen tipping, so customers can add a tip when they pay by card. This works for both percentage-based and custom tip amounts - handy for restaurants, pubs, cafés, and anywhere tipping is common.
Yes. One of our portable terminals can easily handle tableside payments, counter walk-ins, and over-the-phone orders. For restaurants doing high volume at both table and counter, we may recommend a terminal at the till plus another for the floor - but each individual restaurant warrants a bespoke solution.
It depends on which POS you're running. The Dojo Pax A920 can integrate with many third-party POS systems, wherreas the Shift4 Pax A800 integrates exclusively with Shift4's own POS platform (Dine & Delivery) which handles orders (including those from third-party food-ordering companies), table management, and payments all within in one system. We'll check compatibility with your existing setup before recommending the best solution for your business.
Settlement times vary by provider. Many providers offer next-day settlement, whilst others take two to three business days. For many businesses managing tight cash flow around supplier deliveries and weekly wages, faster settlement can make a real difference. We'll ensure whichever solution we recommend, this vital aspect is considered.
It really does depend on how your business operates - there's no one 'best solution' for all, as a Fine Dining restaurant in Covent Garden has completely different operational requirements to a Market Trader in Glasgow's bustling Barras, or a Cardiff Arms Park pub. We make the effort to truly understand how your business actually operates - before recommending the best solution from a range of providers, not just one.
It varies by provider and model. With some providers, your first card machine comes with no upfront cost, no monthly rental, and no per-transaction fees - so your only cost is the processing rate on each sale you make. Additional terminals - or those from other providers - may well carry rental or per-transaction fees. The exact cost depends on your terminal type, provider, and monthly card turnover. Because uno works across multiple providers, we compare the real-world, overall costs and then find the most competitive deal for your specific situation.
We know for many UK independent buinesses cashflow is a daily struggle. We can offer various options, with settlement times ranging from just a few hours, to the full three days it takes providers to actually receive your customers money. Whatever your working requirements are, we'll find the ideal solution to match those needs.
Yes. Every payment terminal we recommend accepts contactless payments, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and standard contactless cards. Contactless is now the default way most customers pay in the UK.
For most merchant-types this will be offered as a default payment option, available on-screen along with contactless and Chip'n'Pin. There are a small number of exceptional businesess operational-types where this is not the case - but for most, 'over-the-phone' payments will be offered as standard.
Any terminal uno suggests would allow you to easily identify the original transaction. If still within the same day as the sale, then the transaction could then be 'voided'(aka 'reversed'). Voids/Reverses are typically instantaneous. However, if that trading day's 'banking window' had closed (typically at Midnight) then it would technically be classed as a 'refund' - which would be subject to the bank's standard 3-5 processing timeframe to complete.
The great news for you is none of the providers uno works with have complicated anything! For those that require PCI of any sort atall, it really is a simple, painless process that just takes a few minutes per year!
Not with every provider. Several of the solutions we offer have no long-term contract - you can switch or cancel without penalty. We'll always be upfront about contract terms before suggesting you commit to anything.
Most businesses are up and running within a few days. We handle the supply, installation, and configuration so you can focus on serving your customers. We walk you through everything on-site - so you're confident from day one.
Going direct means you only see a single provider's products, at a single provider's prices. Because uno works across multiple providers, we can genuinely compare options and recommend the solution that suits your business - not just the only one we happen to sell! You also get a dedicated point of contact for ongoing support.
We make the effort to your business, understand how you take payments, and recommend the solution that genuinely fits - not the one with the biggest commission.